Hipp skip

ABSTRACT

Accordingly, the objects and advantages of the flexible skipping disc are:  
     (a) The external surface is soft and flexible, creating a low impact when struck.  
     (b) The rubber weight used for momentum flexes upon impact displacing its energy and is concealed between two pieces of soft foam.  
     (c) The aerodynamic shape allows for lift on the leading edge of the disc reducing drag and dramatically increasing it&#39;s range.  
     (d) Closed cell foam inhibits absorption of water.  
     (e) The closed cell foam of the Hipp Skip lets it float for easy recovery.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] No computer disc.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED

[0002] Not applicable.

SEQUENCE LISTING

[0003] Not applicable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] This invention was created by flipping a pool skimmer/filtercover over (IE upside down) with the beveled surface facing down towardsthe surface and throwing it across the surface of the water. It workedwell but was dangerous. With safety in mind, I came up with a soft, lowimpact toy. After many prototypes, Soft Foam was used as the primarycomponent of the exterior. This did not produce enough momentum for thedisc to travel across the surface of the water sufficiently. A rubberweight shaped as a disc was concealed in the center of a larger designedfoam disc and allowed for the momentum needed; yet it flexes uponimpact, displacing its energy making this invention unique as a safe,soft, flexible, water-skipping toy.

BRIEF SUMMERY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Many water toys and other throwing toys are primarily designed toeither sink, float, or fly. Those most closely related to this inventionare those designed to fly and are either rigid or heavy, which is asignificant disadvantage for a skipping toy.

[0006] Additionally only the top of an individual's body is exposed whenfloating and “bobbing” in the water, making them potentially vulnerableto injury or damage from the impact of a rigid disc thrown at speed whena disc is thrown at or towards them.

[0007] This invention is unique with its flexible weight concealedin-between two pieces of soft foam. It carries enough momentum to travela great distance yet is soft and flexible enough to displace it's energyupon contact, delivering a low impact. Presently, designed inventionsand toys that can skip on water, do so erratically and dangerously. Theyare not intended for the same purpose as this soft flexiblewater-skipping toy, which is disc shaped with a sloping edge andcomprised of soft foam exterior and conceals a flexible high densityrubber disc interior.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] In the drawings, closely related figures have the same number butdifferent alphabetic suffixes.

[0009]FIGS. 1A and 1B depict a disc of two pound close cell foam used tomake the external surface of the invention.

[0010]FIG. 2 depicts the rubber disc placed in the center of the foamfor weight.

[0011]FIG. 3 depicts the assembly process.

[0012]FIG. 4 depicts a description of the mold used to melt the foam.

[0013]FIGS. 5A and 5B depict the finished product.

REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS

[0014] Not applicable.

DESCRIPTION FIGS. 5A AND 5B PREFERED EMBODIMENT

[0015] The preferred embodiment of the invention is two pieces oftwo-pound close cell foam one half (½) inch thick by nine (9) inches incircumference, encompassing one piece of rubber three sixteenths({fraction (3/16)}) inch thick by six (6) inches in circumference. Thethree separate pieces are heated and melted together forming the properaerodynamic shape.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016]FIGS. 1A and 1B Additional Embodiments

[0017] Two pieces of two-pound close cell foam, they are one half (½)inch thick by nine (9) inches in circumference, soft and flexible incomposition. They comprise the exterior surface of the invention.

[0018]FIG. 2 Additional Embodiments

[0019] Rubber, three sixteenths ({fraction (3/16)}) inch thick by six(6) inches in circumference, is centered in-between FIGS. 1A and 1B,flexible in its composition it comprises the center mass allowing forthe momentum required for the invention to work.

[0020]FIG. 3 Additional Embodiments

[0021]FIGS. 1A and 1B are centered above and below one another. They arepermanently adhered to one-another, completely encasing FIG. 2 leavingonly FIGS. 1A and 1B exposed.

[0022]FIG. 4 Additional Embodiments

[0023] The toy's mold is a two piece and pre-manufactured mold, nine (9)inches in circumference its depth changes gradually from its centerpoint of one half (½) inch deep radiating to its outer most edge at oneeighth (⅛) inch deep. One piece is placed on the top and piece is placedon the bottom, encasing FIG. 3. When heat is applied to the mold thefoam takes on the characteristics of the mold.

[0024]FIGS. 6A and 6B Alternative Embodiments

[0025] There are various possibilities in the construction of thisinvention. FIG. 6A shows how the foam can be stacked in layers, and FIG.6B shows pre-forming the foam prior to adhering together. Regardless,the end result is the same; that is, a heavier object placed in thecenter of a soft aerodynamic shape will produce momentum and low impact.

SEQUENCE LISTING

[0026] Not applicable.

[0027] Operation

[0028] The Hipp Skip invention is similar to the idea of skipping arock; it is thrown parallel to and only inches above the surface of thewater; shortly after being thrown it comes in contact with the surfaceof the water and begins skipping. With each skip it travels a greatdistance, towards another individual or towards a goal, target orsimilar object.

[0029] Conclusion, Ramifications, and Scope

[0030] Accordingly, one can see that the Hipp Skip invention can be usedin a wide variety of games such as but not limited to, catch, hockey,target shooting, skipping contests and many others reaching a very broadgroup of people both young and old. Although the description abovecontains many specifications, these should not be considered as limitingthe scope of the invention but as merely providing informationillustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of thisinvention. For example, the foam can be increased both in thickness andcircumference; as well as, the weight can be increased or decreased,etc. Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by theappended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the examplesgiven.

1. FIGS. 1A and 1B are two pound close cell foam, this is unique in it'srole for this invention to work: Close-celled foam stops absorption ofwater. Close-celled foam allows the toy to float, providing easy userrecovery for game continuation. Smooth texture surface of the discreduces drag, increasing range when thrown (IE skipped) across thesurface of the water. Flexible composition allows for its energy to bedisplaced upon impact, therefore, greatly reducing personal injury. 2.Soft foam alone is not heavy enough for a disc to skip across thesurface of the water which is why, as FIG. 2 depicts, rubber in theshape of a disc is included in the design for the momentum needed topropel the disc across the surface of the water. Most importantly itremains flexible upon impact for safety.
 3. FIG. 3 depicts that therigid rubber is completely encased in the center of the soft foam, thisis for safety, leaving only a soft flexible disc shaped toy.
 4. FIG. 5depicts the tapered edges, which allow for the lift of the leading edgewhen the disc is skipped across the surface of the water.
 5. Fun, safe,easy to use.